Damgate Farm

Ilam Moor Lane, Stanshope, Ilam, Nr Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2AD, United Kingdom, 01335 310225 or 07817401548, ballen@damgatefarm.orangehome.co.uk

The Damgate Experience

http://www.damgatefarm.co.uk

12:22 06-Sep-2010


This is a break from the every day life of the city treating you to the tranquillity of the beautiful countryside and an opportunity to learn where food comes from and different production methods.


The experience is a two-night break and studies livestock husbandry and the beauty of limestone walls.


Arrive Sunday afternoon for tea and scones


Tour of the farm and discussion about livestock and grassland husbandry. Look at the Old Lime Kiln and a site of scientific interest on the farm


Meal at local hostelry using local produce (payable locally)


damgate-farm-breakfast-smal_2.jpgBreakfast of local produce


Visit to the famous Bakewell market where the original pudding is still made followed by a trip to Chatsworth farm shop to buy your evening meal.


Back to the farm for a guided tour of the Manifold and Dovedale valleys


Cook the food together for supper.


Take a taste test challenge at breakfast – supermarket versus local produce – and see if you can tell the difference.


Learn how to make a dry limestone wall.


Lunch and say good-bye


Damgate farm is a small family farm, in which Brian has been involved for the past forty years. Brian has worked in the agricultural industry as a farmer and nutritional advisor and would enjoy sharing his home and knowledge with you.

So why not take a break and relax in one of the most beautiful parts of Britain whilst learning new skills and more about how food is produced.damgate-farm-jug.jpg


We run the experience twice a month so availability is very scarce. Price is £229 per person inclusive of accommodation, meals (unless specified) and transportation during the experience. Therefore if you would like to book a space or to know more about the experience ring Brian on



01335 310 225  or  07817 401548